CITY OF SAN ANTONIO
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
INTERDEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE
TO: Erik Walsh, City Manager
FROM: Razi Hosseini, P.E., R.P.L.S., Director/City Engineer, Public Works Department
COPIES: Audit and Accountability Committee; Ben Gorzell, Jr., CPA, Chief Financial Officer; Kevin Barthold, City Auditor; Roderick J. Sanchez, AICP, CBO, Assistant City Manager; Luis Maltos, P.E., Assistant Director, Public Works Department; Troy Elliott, CPA, Deputy Chief Financial Officer
SUBJECT: Consideration of Completed High-Profile Solicitation
DATE: May 18, 2021
The following high-profile project has completed the solicitation process. This item is presented to the Audit and Accountability committee for review prior to the full City Council for consideration.
Architectural Services for Alamodome Improvements - Department solicited a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for design services work related to the Architectural Services for Alamodome Improvements project. This project will provide for 14 new club-level suites, 4 new mezzanine-level suites, and renovations at 5th floor level concession and circulation areas with similar enhancements as previously completed in the east and west sides of the Plaza Level at the Alamodome. The intent is to select one architectural firm for design and construction administration services, to include architecture, structural engineering, and mechanical/plumbing and electrical design. Design services are expected to include basic programming consideration, production of construction drawings and specifications, assessments of probable cost, permitting coordination, bid phase services, construction administration, project closeout, and other duties as typically provided by standard architectural and engineering practices.
Department: Public Works
Solicitation Type: Request for Qualifications
Contract Value: $1.26 Million
Term of Contract: Until Project Completion (estimated June 2024)
Number of Respondents: 6
Contracts to be Awarded: 1
Council Consideration: June 17, 2021
Evaluation Criteria: Experience, Background, Qualifications of Firm, Key Personnel, and Key Sub-Consultants: 40 points
Understanding of the Project and Proposed Management Plan: 30 points
Experience with San Antonio Region Issues & Past Experience with City of San Antonio Projects: 15 points
Team’s Past Experience Working Together as a Team: 15 points
SBEDA Requirement: 15% M/WBE Subcontracting Requirement
Local Preference Program: Not Applicable
Veteran Owned Small Business Preference Program: Not Applicable
Voting Members: Alex Lopez, Assistant City Manager, City Manager’s Office
Patricia Muzquiz Cantor, Executive Director, Convention & Sports Facilities Department
Bridgett White, Director, Planning Department
Mark Beavers, Sr. Architect, Public Works Department
Jenny Carnes, Sr. Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, San Antonio Sports
Paul Foster, President/CEO, Foster CM Group
Derrick Fox, CEO, Alamo Bowl
*One evaluation meeting held with no interviews conducted.
Due diligence conducted for the respondents to the above solicitation included a search of federal and state debarment lists, prohibited political contributions, conflicts of interest, delinquent City/County taxes, outstanding payments to the City, payment of state franchise fees as well as a search of the internet for pertinent business information. No material findings were noted that would prevent the City from awarding to the selected vendor.
Staff recommends committee approval to proceed with scheduling this item for full City Council consideration.